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What DID Jesus do? Years ago I did a verb study on Jesus. Walking through the book of John (NIV), I highlighted every action of Jesus. What did Jesus do? How did Jesus act? How did Jesus speak? And pray? And live? And lead? Need a Lenten devotional? Consider what Jesus did and follow theContinue reading “WDJD?”

And the spotlights move on. I had the joy and privilege to serve at a friend’s fundraiser last weekend to support the education fund of his two awesome boys who recently lost their mom to cancer. Their dad, Cole (left), is a long time friend of Justin Guarini (center), who graciously performed a concert for theContinue reading “The Stage is Rented…”

That’s it!  I can’t take it anymore! Have you ever felt like that? Or cried it out in desperation? Maybe this lonnnnnggggg winter is dragging you down. Or relentless sickness. Or difficult relationships. Or stubborn logistics. Or complicated emotions. Or all of the above!  Jesus gets us! He felt the same way! On the night beforeContinue reading “Enough!”

The Olympics have taken my heart this year. I so very highly respect the athletes and their incredible dedication! Their determination! Their expertise! Their joy! The individual events are great, but it’s the team events that inspire me. Their coordination and communication are impeccable! I have learned so much from watching them whisper last minute encouragement or directionContinue reading “Partners”

Sharing multiplies the joy and lessens the sorrow. It adds ideas and divides burdens.  Life is better shared! Let’s celebrate the gift of sharing! What are your favorite times of sharing? Let’s keep the list going….a funny reela smallllll bite of my chocolate chip cookiean Olympic wina prayer requesta secretworship songs “Because we loved you soContinue reading “Sharing”

Turning the other cheek and going the extra mile should be considered Olympic events! Did you ever try to do it – and succeed? Like the athletes, we must be committed to life long training and fierce determination in order to win at this game called life. But we can’t do it on our own. WeContinue reading “Go for the Gold!”

Have you been stretching any muscles this week shoveling mountains of snow? Or has this January been stretching your time or money or energy or patience? God loves us so much He doesn’t want us to stay the same. HE never changes, but He wants us to continually be molded and shaped in to the imageContinue reading “Stretching….”

I’ve learned from social media that we are supposed to be “wintering”. The shorter days and frigid temps should cause us to slow down and rest. Well, young children rarely “winter”, so that option is out for parents. Companies refuse to “winter”, so bills still need to be paid. And our health cannot “winter” or weContinue reading “Seasons”

United United We Stand…Defeated We Stand – I made this version up as I reflected on the sad state of PA football this weekend! Eagles fans unite in their green and black and white jerseys…and now in their end of season blues. Steelers fans unite in their black and gold and Terrible Towels….and now inContinue reading “United”

Epiphany – Today is the day on the calendar that some people remember the Wise Men presenting gifts to Jesus. I’ve been reading this passage of Scripture almost every day this Christmas and God is sharing some simple but insightful phrases: “they went on their way”. Matthew 2:9 – What way is God sending me?“they were overjoyed.” MatthewContinue reading “Like the Magi”